Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Lumpy Virus Cases Rise in Gujarat Cattle
Lumpy Skin Disease is spreading among cows in Gujarat.
The disease causes fever, less eating, and reduced milk.
It spreads through insects that thrive during the monsoon.
The government is vaccinating cows and asking farmers to watch for symptoms.
Although the disease can be serious, the good news is that most cows recover if they receive proper care.
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) cases surge in Gujarat, with 307 infections across eight districts in July.
Surendranagar reported the highest cases (125), while Surat recorded eight deaths.
The Animal Husbandry department has initiated a vaccination drive in affected districts.
The virus tends to resurface during the monsoon season due to insect vectors.
Proper treatment and quarantine are necessary; the mortality rate is low.
- Who
- Cattle are affected by the disease.
- What
- A surge in Lumpy Skin Disease cases in cattle has been reported.
- When
- July, with data collected until July 30th.
- Where
- Eight districts of Gujarat, India.
- Why
- The disease spreads through insect vectors like flies, mosquitoes, and ticks.
Impact on Cattle
Measures for Prevention and Control
Effects of the Disease
Impact on Cattle
The disease causes fever, loss of appetite, and reduced milk production.
Measures for Prevention and Control
No opposing viewpoint provided
- Disease Name
- Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)
- Affected Animals
- Cattle
- Cases Recorded
- 307
- Deaths
- 8
- Recovered Animals
- 238
- Active Cases
- 61
- Transmission
- Insect vectors (flies, mosquitoes, ticks)
